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*Small-scale Baroque opera-like works, but with more intoned/spoken parts. Since the accompanying orchestra was small, the singing technique is not as demanding. The emphasis is on clear delivery of words, rather than melodic virtuosity. This type of musical theater was enjoyed by the elites into the Classical period. | *Small-scale Baroque opera-like works, but with more intoned/spoken parts. Since the accompanying orchestra was small, the singing technique is not as demanding. The emphasis is on clear delivery of words, rather than melodic virtuosity. This type of musical theater was enjoyed by the elites into the Classical period. | ||
*Romantic-era musical theater is more colorful | *Romantic-era musical theater is more colorful. [I might take some inspiration from Chinese opera.] | ||
===Cantatas=== | ===Cantatas=== | ||